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Ponta D ouro

On the border of South Africa and Mozambique Ponta is a great place to start your backpacking adventure of Mozambique.

The Gateway to Mozambique

Ponta as it is fondly known, is home to marine life that very few places on the planet exhibit.

The waters are clean, turquoise and the daily activity of dolphins add to the relaxed life. You do need a 4x4 to get here but most of the lodges will pick you up at the border. Malaria is a threat so make sure you are prepared.


Places to Stay

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Stormsriver Adventures
These adventure specialists offer a variety of exciting activities in the Stormsriver Gorge and its surroundings.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)

The Sanctuary
Be king of the hill for a day or three.
(Bethlehem,Free State)

2B Happy
Yeoville is cosmopolitan, vibrant melting pot of people and cultures.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure
Waterfall Zipline tours of note. They're on the N2 just outside Stormsriver.
(Stormsriver,Garden Route)

Satvik Backpackers
Satvik in Tzaneen is a wonderful laid-back and rustic backpackers farm where time holds its breath and fish eagles are framed by seablue skies.
(Tzaneen,Mpumalanga)

Bungy Bus
Wanna bungeeeeee? But don't know how to get there? Get the Bungy Bus.
(Claremont,Garden Route)

Acacia Kruger Adventure Holidays
4 departures a week to the Kruger mean you can fit this one in for sure.
(The Kruger National Park,Mpumalanga)

The Suntouched Inn Travellers Lodge
Stop a while and soak up the sun.
(NapierWC,Overberg )

Ikhayalam Lodge and Tours
Ikhayalam Lodge is on the beachfront and has lots to offer backpackers plus guided tours
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)

Livingstone Trails
Years of experience and 24 trips that last from 3 to 16 days.
(The Kruger National Park,)